A wonderful morning at Siblyback with year 6 and a calm morning back at school leads us nicely into the summer break. Take very good care and we look forward to welcoming you all back on Wednesday 4th September. 

Year 6 Leavers
Last night Year 6 had their Leavers’ Prom – what an amazing evening despite the Cornish mizzle! It was lovely seeing them celebrate their final year of primary school having fun at the outdoor disco; in the face paint booth; tackling the inflatable assault course and tasting all the wonderful doughnuts provided by Barnecutts (after their fish and chips supper). A special thank you to the Year 6 team for organising such a special evening. Alongside their assembly this morning, they did themselves very proud at their recent performance as well as letting their hair down on the Slip ‘n’ Slide trip. We wish them all the very best as they transition to secondary school.

Year 2 Cornish WOW Day
To celebrate the end of their Cornwall topic, 'Did the Cornish do a Proper Job?' Year 2 had a day full of Cornish activities! They sang a special WPA version of 'Cornwall My Home' to start the day, then designed Cornish tea towels and played Cornish games that consisted of Welly Wanging and Tug of War. The Maids and the 'Ansomes had a brilliant day topped off with Cornish pasties in the afternoon. This term the children have learnt the Helston Flora dance and the history of the railway in and around Wadebridge. They also learnt how children worked in the tin mines and that conditions were very dangerous. The children did not fancy doing that job! We feel that Year 2 now have a better understanding of the county they live in, and are proud of the culture that is around them.

Gwres da Year 2! (Well done, Year 2)

September Opening Times
From September, the gates in the morning will be open at the following times for children to come into school:

08:25 Nursery gate opens
08:30-08:45 Reception to Year 6 gate opens

Please note that children arriving before these times won’t be supervised; thank you for your co-operation.

Thank you!
A special thank you to our children. You have achieved great things and shown so much perseverance this year. You can do anything you put your mind to and we all look forward to being part of your ongoing learning journey.

None of this would be possible without the support and dedication of a fantastic team of staff. Thank you to the team! I wish them a well-deserved summer break.

A final thanks to you, our parents; your incredible support is so valued.

On behalf of everyone at WPA, I hope you have a truly restful summer break. For those who are moving on, we wish you the very best and hope WPA has provided many fulfilling memories. For all those families returning, we look forward to seeing you back at school on Wednesday 4th September (Nursery opens on Tuesday 10th September).

With very best wishes,
Chris Wathern

Goodbye Year 6 

It is the final day for year 6. They have had great last few weeks at primary school and are ready and eager to start their time at secondary school. We wish them all the best of luck. We will miss you at Lanlivery!

Year 6 - we are looking forward to our Siblyback farewell on Tuesday 23rd July - we will miss you all and wish you the very best as you move forward. You are well prepared for these next steps and we are so pleased that we have been part of your journey. Remember this is not an ending...it is just the part of your story where you turn the page.

End of Summer Term 2
As we approach the end of this memorable school year, we reflect on the wonderful experiences and achievements we have shared. This year has been marked by numerous exciting events and activities which have not only been educational but also incredibly enjoyable. One of the highlights was our visits to the beach. The joy of feeling the warm sand between your toes and the refreshing splash of the waves will surely be cherished memories for many years. The surfing trips were an exhilarating adventure where everyone had the chance to learn new skills and embrace the thrill of riding the waves. Furthermore, our Activity Week was a resounding success! It was a week filled with diverse activities that catered to all interests, from arts and crafts to sports and teamwork challenges. Each activity was carefully designed to encourage creativity, collaboration, and a sense of accomplishment. In addition to the fun, we also undertook the important task of litter picking in our local community. This initiative not only helped to keep our environment clean but also instilled in us the value of responsibility and the importance of taking care of our surroundings. Finally, we cannot forget the spectacular performance of our 'Pantaastic' play. Your hard work and dedication were evident in every scene, and it was a delight to see each of you shine on stage. The play was not merely a performance but a testament to your creativity and teamwork. As we prepare to move on to new adventures, let's carry these experiences and lessons with us. Have a fantastic summer holiday, and remember to always aim high and be the best version of yourselves. 

Thank you to Matt and well done to all of our guitar super stars this morning!

Well, that is it, the 2023/4 academic year has come to a close. It seems like only yesterday that I sat down to write my first blog post. It has been an incredibly busy half term here in Perranporth, here are some of the highlights.

The wonderful Miss Hannaford put on an amazing sports week. There was a lovely variety of activities, from tournaments to the Bridge MAT games and our traditional sports day. The class were a delight throughout the week, especially during the Bridge MAT games where the class were looking after and supporting the younger children in their groups. Some of the class also got the opportunity to support the year 6s with their gun running races, I know they enjoyed this immensely and are looking forward to doing more of it next year. The children’s determination, endurance and teamwork were apparent during this week, and they really did themselves proud.

Further on into the half term, the children received a sex and relationship education lesson from an NHS nurse. The children learnt about all the changes that will happen to their body of the next few years. The children demonstrated amazing respect and understanding during this afternoon session and I received very positive feedback for their attention and focus during the lesson.

A few weeks later, the children had their transition morning in Year 6 with Mrs David. The children had a wonderful time and feel more prepared for their last year of primary school now that they have had some time to experience it. While it may be scary for some of them, I know that they will all support each other going into September.

Of course, no summer term would be complete without the summer show. The children worked so hard during their rehearsals for Travels with Cousin Jack, with multiple trips up to Delaware for singing practice, dress rehearsals and preparing for the show. The class put on 3 wonderful performances to the adults, going from strength to strength with each performance. I cannot begin to express how proud I am of each and every one of them for their hard work and dedication they put into the show, and I know that they are going to be amazing when they take the leading roles next year!

To finish the year, the children completed their summer termly assessments. While this is not the most thrilling thing in the universe for the children to do, it does provide a good insight into how the children have progressed academically over the course of the year. I am delighted to say that the children have made wonderful progress over the course of the year, with some children making some wonderful, accelerated progress. While SATs are the better side of a year away, we have spent time preparing them for it, so they have the best possible chance to excel when they really start practicing next year.

It has been a busy half term both inside and outside the classroom. However, the children have continually upheld the school values and presented themselves in the best way possible. The children have earnt a well-earned break.

On a personal note, it is going to be very sad leaving this class and school at the end of the year. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time teaching this wonderful Year 5 class. I am going to miss them immensely, and I wish them all the best for the future. Have a fantastic summer break. Mr. Sherwood

Both Year 3 classes experienced some outdoor education this week and learnt how to make their own fires. 

All groups were successful in lighting their own fires with the flint before roasting our tasty marshmallows over the campfire. 

Thank you for being such an amazing cohort and enjoy Year 4!

From the Year 3 Team 
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Thank you for attending our fashion show with a difference on Thursday. The children have been an absolute delight working on the performance; I think the idea that they came up with was pretty unique and showed off their personalities brilliantly. Again, a massive thank you to Mrs G for her support with the tie dying. Don’t forget to be careful when washing those t-shirts as it is highly likely they will still have dye that will run out of them. They have been washed twice already.

This week, we had a staff verses year 6 football match where the year 6 children were humble with their victory. Much to my dismay, they came from behind to secure a 3:1 victory. Thank you to all staff for accommodating the year 6 children’s wish to play the game! The year 6 children then went on to play 2, year 3, 4 and 5 mixed teams- beating them as well.

We said goodbye to the lovely Mrs Hewitt on Friday. We were sad to see her go but wish her all the best for the future.

Points to remember  

Year 6 children can bring in a t-shirt that can be signed by their peers.

Monday 22^nd July- Year 5 transition session 9am-11am.

Monday 22^nd July- Year 6 trip to Adrenaline Quarry (swim wear, towel, packed lunch and drink needed).

Tuesday 23^rd July- 9:15am Year 6 farewell assembly. Year 6 families welcome.

Tuesday 23^rd July- Class 4 farewell party. Children may bring in party food and clothes in if they wish. 

Well how are we already at the end of our last full week of the summer term?

A busy week had by all in Canute this week.

The children were lucky enough to have a second ARENA day on Monday, exploring ways of keeping fit and healthy.

Tuesday saw the children completing some end of term assessments which will feed into our work in the next school year and also working collaboratively to assemble the Polruan Academy entry for the village scarecrow competition, it's looking great!

On Wednesday we completed our history work, thinking about how exploration has changed between the voyages of Christopher Columbus and the achievements of Dame Ellen Macarthur.  The children created their own coat of arms to celebrate the achievements of their favourite explorer.

On Thursday we had our final music session with Mrs Butlin where we worked collaboratively with Tregeagle to sing songs and play music games.

Friday saw a class of pirates with some very unusual names complete pirate workouts, treasure making, gold stealing and route mapping.  We shared the story of 'The Treasure of Pirate Frank' and children in Years 1 and 2 used the Bee-bot to plan, test, review and adapt the best route to get through the different obstacles to the treasure. 

Next week brings the academic year to an end and we will be saying a sad farewell to Miss Taylor, wishing her all the luck in the world in her next adventure.

Monday is our Readymoney beach day with Cornwall Wildlife Trust.
Tuesday will be the last day with early pick up at 1:30.

Have the most amazing summer break and hopefully the sun will appear for a few more days!

Mrs Andrew, Mrs Fernie, Miss Taylor, Miss Talbot

End of Year 4!

The children have enjoyed the end of year happenings in Year 4,  including the Y6 Leavers' show, making and eating their fruit kebabs, saving Fred the worm and Brunel's Got Talent, of course!

In amongst all of this, we have been learning about coordinates and translating shapes in maths and finishing our writing in English, with some fabulous end-of-year published writing to show off.

The children ended Geography by learning about our local area and designing their own towns! In RE, we finished by looking at the story of Adam and Eve and how this lesson helps to guide Christians.

On Friday, we draw along with Rob on YouTube to create fantastic self portraits - see the photo below! We also had to have a special Achievers mention to W, as she'd been away on her Achievers week and missed it! So she got a special certificate and to go to the front with Mrs Cooper in assembly!

Whitsand class, you have been fun to teach and I wish you well as you move into Year 5 - you've certainly kept me on my toes and I'm so proud of you all.

We hope that you enjoy the long summer holiday. See you in September!

Cornish WOW Day

To celebrate the end of their Cornwall topic, 'Did the Cornish do a Proper Job?' Year 2 had a day full of Cornish activities! We sang a special WPA version of 'Cornwall My Home' to start the day, then designed Cornish tea towels and played Cornish games that consisted of Welly Wanging and Tug of War. The Maids and the 'Ansomes had a brilliant day topped of with Cornish Pasties in the afternoon!

This term the children have learnt the Helston Flora dance and the history of the railway in and around Wadebridge. They also learnt how children worked in the tin mines and that conditions were very dangerous. The children did not fancy doing that job! We feel that Year 2 now have a better understanding of the County they live in, and are proud of the culture that is around them.

Gwres da Year 2! (Well done, Year 2)

Class 2 and Class 3 spent the afternoon exploring art through different mediums. The children were tasked to make a nature inspired picture using the materials available to them.We had leaf imprinting, tree sketching and coastal scenes.

As the academic year comes to an end, we have taken time to reflect upon the ways in which we've grown and changed. The children of Tregantle class have amazed us with their memories of the past year. We have all experienced so much, from our memorable trip to Smeaton's Tower, (on such a windy day!) to our super sports day! Year 1 have been looking through books, observing how well their work has progressed throughout the year and sharing the work that they are most proud of. EYFS enjoyed looking through their on-line journals to remember all of the amazing work that they have done. We are are so incredibly proud of each and every one of the children and look forward to watching them grow through the school. We wish you all a very happy holiday! 

The final full week as Y5.

The children of Talland Class have managed to round off their learning for this year by completing their Batik designs. They now understand how a wax resist works and recognise the effects of colour blending. Your art work has turned out fabulous, Talland Class. Thank you for all of your hard work.

Talland Class have used this last week to consolidate all of their learning from Y5 which has included: Writing an information piece of text about the Maya civilisation using their own research for the content: practising converting measurements which also involved converting metric to imperial measurement and vice versa; and evaluating their final virtual computer program.

Y5, you have all been amazing this year and have learned so much. Your dedication, resilience and perseverance has helped you achieve your goals. 

best wishes,

Mr Parry, Mrs Swabey and the Talland Class team (Mrs Walters and Ms Rowlands)

This week's jokes:

The seaside resort we visited last summer was so boring that one day the tide went out and never came back.

What did the beach say as the tide came in? Long time no sea.

What did the ocean say to the shore? Nothing it just waved.